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Rev. Sanshin Alexander discusses the concept of 'Buddha Nature' through the teachings of Great Master Dogen.

Rev. Sanshin Alexander is a visiting monk from the community of Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in Northumberland UK, and a disciple of Rev. Master Daishin Morgan. In this talk he explores the term 'Buddha Nature', using the ideas and teachings of Great Master Dogen and his work the Shobogenzo, to help us understand it and how we can know it for ourselves. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday June 7, 2026. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-KlxzVBAg Twitter/X: @shastaabbey

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